K-60 handle hard to depress?

[Flowofmoney]

Hey Folks, I'm new here.........but been in the trade for 34 years. :confused:

Well anyway, I noticed that it's getting harder to depress the handle on my K60.....I have greased the fitting with no results........have you ever had this issue before?

Thanks for your time...

[Cuda]

Take it a part and look for rust on the cable clamp area, possible dirt or rocks also.

[gtmerkley]

The same a Cuda plus check the jaws make sure there not wore to bad on top or bottom or grooved on inside. See what Rick say's

[PLUMBER RICK]

here is the parts link http://www.ridgid.com/ASSETS/B12B3AF58F70430BB86DA685F6A9A35A/999-998-056.10_K60SP_Sectional_Machine_PL.pdf

check for dirt/ debris around the clutch. but this will also cause the cable to slip and not grip.
also check for rust around the sleeve bearing and the rack assembly.

it's a prettty simple design when you take the shroud and frame off.

the 2 main bearings are all i've ever had to replace. the clutch is still the original and i bought this used 2 years ago.

rick.

[Flowofmoney]

Hey, thanks for the replys fellas........once I get a little break, I'll tear into that sucka.........I'll repost and let ya know what I found....Hell, at 51..I'ts hard enough for me just to get it back on the truck, when I'm done using it...:o



EDIT, here's what I did.

Broke down the machine and found that the grease fitting would not let the grease get by it....removed the shaft/rack a found it built up with crud......cleaned it and the sleeve bearing. good to go now.

Although the Pulley assembly was hard to get off, I assume they are just pressed on like that.:confused: